How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.6 VW Bora 1j2
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW BORA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T … View more

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW BORA (1J2). Tools you might need:
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T20
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: serpentine belt – VW BORA (1J2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW BORA (1J2). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA (1J2)
  3. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 8
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Unscrew the fastener of the side plastic cover of the engine. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the oil pan cover. Remove the side plastic cover.
  6. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  8. Step 12
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 13
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW BORA (1J2). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  10. Step 14
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
  12. Step 16
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
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